Cauliflower and Lentil Surprise

Ingredients:

Brown lentils - 1 1/2 cups
Onions - 2 onions (finely chopped)
Water - 4 cups
Cauliflower - 1 (medium sized) - broken into small flowerets
Curry powder - 1 tsp
Dessicated coconut - 2 tbsps
Salt -1 tsp
Coriander leaves - a few for garnishing
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Oil - 2 tbsps
Lemon juice - (of) 1/2 lemon

Preparation:

1. Wash lentils and soak in water for about 4 hours.
2. Drain and put in pressure cooker with 3 cups of water; put pressure and cook for about 15 minutes, until tender.
3. Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and fry onions until golden brown.
4. Add spices and cook for a couple of minutes, then add the lentils, dessicated coconut, 1 cup water and salt. Bring to the boil.
5. Put the cauliflower flowerets into the pan. Cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender but firm, about 10 - 15 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent sticking.
6. Transfer to serving dish, pour lemon juice and mix gently, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

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